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DATA SHEET
Issue 2.02

NGW-1 NMEA 2000® to NMEA 0183 Gateway

Hook up to NMEA 2000 whilst keeping currently installed NMEA 0183 devices.
Introduction
The Actisense NMEA 2000 to NMEA 0183 Gateway (NGW-1) provides an easy way to link between your boat's old and
new data networks. The NGW-1 makes it possible to convert data between NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000.
Features
• Converts the most common NMEA 0183 sentences
into NMEA 2000 PGNs
• Converts the most common NMEA 2000 PGNs into
NMEA 0183 sentences
• Galvanic Opto-isolation on NMEA 0183 input
• Galvanic isolation on NMEA 0183 / ISO-Drive™ output
• Galvanic Opto-isolation on NMEA 2000 CAN bus
connection
• Compatible with all NMEA 0183 versions without
configuring
• NMEA 0183 output compatible with RS422, RS232 and
RS485 type Listeners
• NMEA 0183 input compatible with RS422 and RS232
type talkers
• Configuration options available in NMEA Reader
• Configurable baud rate
• Transfer list for selecting which NMEA 2000 PGNs are
sent and received
• Free Firmware updates provided when new features
and conversions are added - update in the field via PC
• Pre-fitted cables for ease of installation
• Screw terminals for easy installation of custom cables
if required
• Four available variants for different installation
situations (see part code list on next page)
• Adaptor cable for connecting to Raymarine®
SeatalkNG networks provided with the STNG variant
• Multiple NGW-1 units can be used to multiplex
numerous NMEA 0183 devices onto the NMEA 2000
network

Connection Example
NMEA 2000® NMEA 0183

NGW-1-ISO NGW-1-ISO-AIS

A2K-TER-M A2K-T-MFF A2K-T-MFF A2K-TER-F

ISO & USB Variants STNG Variant ISO & STNG Variants USB Variant

NMEA 2000 Cable STNG Adapter Cable NMEA 0183 ISO Cable USB Cable

Please note the products described in this data sheet and the specifications thereof may be changed without prior notice.
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Issue 2.02

NGW-1 NMEA 2000® to NMEA 0183 Gateway

Technical Specifications
Power Supply (ISO, ISO-AIS & STNG Variants) NMEA 2000 Port (All Variants)
Supply Voltage Compatibility Fully NMEA 2000 certified
10 to 35V DC
(NMEA 2000 Port) Refer to 'NMEA 0183 port' or
Galvanic Isolation
Supply Current 35mA @ 12V DC 'USB port'
(NMEA 2000 Port) Max 50mA Speed / Baud Rate 250kbps
LEN 1 M12 Male (A polarised) connector
Connectivity
Power Supply (USB Variants) moulded on cable
Supply Voltage Cable Length NMEA 2000 1.5m
10 to 29V DC
(NMEA 2000 Port) Cable Length STNG 0.4m (1.9m with NMEA 2000
Supply Current (USB Host Port) 85mA @ 5V DC Adapter cable connected)
Supply Current 35mA @ 12V DC NMEA 0183 Port (ISO, ISO-AIS & STNG Variants)
(NMEA 2000 Port) Max 50mA Full NMEA 0183, RS232 &
LEN 1 Compatibility RS422 compatible. RS485
Mechanical Listener compatible
Housing Material Polycarbonate 2500V input to ground
Weight NGW-1-ISO & ISO-AIS 220g Galvanic Isolation 1500V output to ground using
Weight NGW-1-USB 210g ISO-Drive
Weight NGW-1-STNG 260g Speed/Baud Rate 4800 to 115200 Baud
Approvals and Certifications Output Voltage Drive >= 2.1V (differential) into 100Ω
Fully NMEA 2000 Certified Output Current Drive 20mA max.
Meets all IEC 61162-1 & 61162-2 requirements Output Protection Short circuit and ESD
Meets all IEC 61162-3 requirements -15V to +15V continuous -35V to
Input Voltage Tolerance
+35V short term (< 1 second)
IEC 60945 (Sections 9,10
EMC Current limited and overdrive
&11.2) Input Protection
protection to 40V DC
Environmental Protection IP54
Connectivity 5mm stripped and tinned wire
Operating Temperature -20°C to +55°C
Cable Length 1.5m
Storage Temperature -30°C to +70°C
USB Port (USB Variant)
Recommended Humidity 0 - 93% RH
Compatibility USB V1.1, V2.0 and V3.0
Guarantee 3 years
Galvanic Isolation 2500V input to ground
All specifications are taken with reference to an ambient temperature
(TA) of +25°C.
Speed / Baud Rate 4800 to 230400 Baud
Male type A plug moulded onto
Connectivity
cable
Cable Length 1.5m
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 & MAC
OS X supplied on CD &
Dimensions Drivers (Latest OS)
www.actisense.com/NGW-1/
Downloads
179.0
139.0
Contact Actisense for full details
of the legacy OS versions
Drivers (Legacy OS)
supported support@actisense.
28.5

com

37.5 64.0 All measurements in mm

Additional Information
The NGW-1 has a fixed list of supported conversions.
17.0

Always check the NMEA 2000 PGNs and NMEA 0183

4.2 Dia

46.0
34.0

sentences required are supported. The list can be found

on the NGW-1 download page:
www.actisense.com/NGW-1/Downloads

Part Number Description

NGW-1-ISO NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 Gateway, standard configuration
NGW-1-ISO-AIS NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 Gateway, pre-configured with AIS conversions
NGW-1-STNG NMEA 0183 to SeaTalk NG Gateway
NGW-1-USB NMEA 0183 to NMEA 2000 Gateway with USB, standard configuration

STNG-A06045 SeaTalkNG to NMEA 2000 adaptor cable (drop).